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1. 1.

   Complete the following sentences by filling in a, an or the as may be suitable.

   1. He looks as stupid as ______ owl.
   2. The guide knows ______ way.
   3. Honest men speak _______ truth.
   4. Copper is _______ useful metal.
   5. He is _______ honour to his country.
   6. French is _________ easy language.
   7. ________ sun shines brightly.
   8. Sri Lanka is _______ island.
   9. l have come without _______ umbrella.
   10. ______ lion is ______ king of beasts.
   11. I bought ______ horse, _______ ox and _____ buffalo.
   12. The children found ______ egg in the nest.
2. 2.

   Insert articles where necessary.

   1. While there is life there is hope.
   2. I have not seen him since he was child.
   3. Umbrella is of no avail against thunderstorm.
   4. How blue sky looks!
   5. The doctor says it is hopeless case.
   6. Get kilo of sugar form nearest grocer.
   7. My favourite flower is rose.
   8. What kind of bird is that?
   9. It is never thankful office to offer advice.
   10. There is nothing like staying at home for comfort.
   11. Moon did not rise till after ten.
   12. Wild animals suffer when kept in captivity.
   13. You must take care of your health.
   14. Set back clock; it is hour too fast.
3. 3.

   Complete the sentences with determiners.

   1. There are ___________ books in the library.
   2. We invited ____________ friends over to our house for a barbecue.
   3. __________________ of the cakes had been baked the day before.
   4. Sally didn't take _____________ photos when she went on holiday.
   5. The teacher gave ___________________ of the students a piece of paper.
   6. ___________________ of my friends sent me a birthday card, but none of them bought me a present.
   7. Henry had _______________ idea what the answer to the question was.
   8. I like many of her songs, but not _______________ of them are good.
4. 4.

   Insert ‘a little' or 'the little', whichever is suitable.

   1. _____________ grain they had was damaged by sea water.
   2. _____________ care could have prevented the catastrophe.
   3. _____________ precaution is necessary in handling that machine.
       
5. 5.

   Insert ‘a few' or 'the few', whichever is suitable.

   1. ____________ public libraries that we have are not well equipped.
   2. ____________ days that are left to him he spends in solitude and meditation.
   3. ____________ days' rest is all that is needed.
   4. lt is a question of spending __________ rupees.
   5. ____________ Japanese that are in Mumbai are law-abiding citizens.
   6. In ____________ words he expressed his gratitude to his friends.
6. 6.

   Fill in the blanks with a little or a few.

   1. There will be ______________ rain this week.
   2. I need _____________ rest.
   3. Could you buy _____________ bottles of water for me?
   4. My parents give me ______________ pocket money every week.
   5. All we need is ____________ luck.
   6. Would like to eat ____________ biscuits?
   7. There is still _____________ bread left.
   8. My friend knows _____________ celebrities.